Swasth Hindustan Mission® is a national public health awareness and treatment-support initiative registered with NITI Aayog, Government of India. The Mission works at the grassroots to reduce India’s disease burden by empowering citizens with health awareness, preventive education, and ethical access to life saving treatment.

India does not suffer from lack of hospitals alone — it suffers from lack of health literacy. Swasth Hindustan Mission exists to change that.

OUR MISSION

To build a people centric preventive health ecosystem that complements government healthcare systems, reduces long term public health expenditure, and creates a replicable national model.

OUR VISION

A healthier India where preventable diseases no longer destroy families, productivity, or national resources.

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OUR FLAGSHIP PROJECTS

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Preventing Diabetes Through Awareness

India is rapidly becoming the diabetes capital of the world. Diabetes is not merely a disease — it is the gateway to multiple chronic illnesses including cardiovascular disease, stroke, kidney failure, cancer, and hypertension.

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Empowering Youth Against Chronic Disease

Lifestyle diseases are now appearing in individuals as young as 15–20 years. Without intervention, India risks losing its demographic dividend.

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When Saving One Life Saves an Entire Family

Thousands of deserving patients are denied life saving treatment due to cost. Many are referred from public hospitals to private facilities they cannot afford.

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A Medical School for the Common Citizen

India produces excellent doctors — but very few health literate citizens.Free Health Academy (FHA) trains ordinary citizens in practical health knowledge, empowering them to protect their families and communities.

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our team

Expert Leadership Team

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Dr. Shafi M. Shaafi, PhD, MD

Biomedical Scientist | Educator | Public Health Advocate

Biomedical Scientist | USA A native of Bangalore and a resident of the USA, Dr. Shaafi has spent over two decades working with American and Canadian universities while actively engaging in humanitarian health initiatives. He firmly believes that no amount of treatment can eradicate chronic diseases unless people are trained in prevention. With this vision, he founded Swasth Hindustan Mission, registered with NITI Aayog, Government of India. Under his leadership, SHM has served thousands across India through health education and awareness programs.

Dr. M. Shaafi, PhD, MD

Co. Founder

Dr. Jaya Prakash, M.D

Anatomy Professor

A medical college professor and community service specialist, Dr. Jay Prakash is known for his ability to mobilize communities for collective action. He has been actively serving Swasth Hindustan Mission for over a decade.

Mrs. Khamer Taj, B.Ed.

Education Specialist

A native of Tumkur and a professional educator, Ms. Khamer Taj has played a key role in mobilizing communities across Karnataka, particularly in Bangalore, with a strong focus on education-driven health awareness.

Fatima Hussain

Student | Girl-Child Health Advocate

A 15-year-old homeschooled student, Fatima focuses on girl-child health and literacy as the foundation of a healthy future. She works to reduce stress faced by girls at home, school, and society, believing that a healthy girl leads to a healthy family—and a healthy nation.

Mohamed Rahman Hussain

Aviation Engineer | Child Health Ambassador

A passionate advocate for child health and literacy, Mohamed focuses on creating healthier school environments. His work emphasizes reducing sedentary behavior and junk food consumption among children